Today, my wonderful Anatolian Shepherd (who was part of my life for almost thirteen years) died peacefully in my arms. She had just been diagnosed with bone cancer.
I made the decision many years ago that I would not let her deteriorate or go through any unnecessary pain when there was no hope of her getting better. So there was no inner struggle or conflict about knowing what needed to be done.
She was happy to the end - still guarding the house with vigor.
Please go read the rest of Ellie's lovely tribute to Izzy, a truly magnificent friend and companion.
Dear Ellie,
ReplyDeleteAs one who throughout life has had countless packs of dogs around me ..... and buried many. I am so sorry. Yet their deaths cannot take away their gifts and my memories.
{{{Ellie}}}
ReplyDeleteAs with my Mitzi and Sasha (OBM), Izzy will never really leave us. In Crazy Arse's phrase, "Izzy has just gone ahead to make sure there is plenty of gravy in heaven" (mad props to St. Grendel!)